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DECLINING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Declining.

Declining - as a noun

Change toward something smaller or lower

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diminution
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreasedecrement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
declination
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conditionstatus
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
improvement

A gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decay
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreasedecrement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A downward slope or bend

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
declensiondeclinationdeclivitydescentdownslopefall
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inclineside
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Declining - as a verb

Not accept as true

Example: "He refused to accept what she said"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pass uprefuserejectturn down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Show unwillingness towards

Example: "He declined to join the group on a hike"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refuse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reactrespond
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grow smaller

Example: "Interest in the project waned"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go downwane
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreasediminishfalllessen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Go down

Example: "The roof declines here"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drop
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fall in value

Example: "The stock market corrected"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
correctslump

Inflect for number, gender, case, etc.

Example: "In many languages, speakers decline nouns, pronouns, and adjectives"

Example Sentences

"The declining population of the town is a cause for concern."
"The declining sales of the company led to layoffs."
"She made a declining gesture to indicate she was not interested."
"The declining health of the patient required immediate medical attention."
"His declining mental abilities became apparent as he aged."
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Word Game Points

Is DECLINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, declining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DECLINING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DECLINING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, declining is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DECLINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is DECLINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, declining is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DECLINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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